Mechanical Engineering Manager

Staco Systems•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and directs all aspects of mechanical engineering activities and projects within the organization. Ensures all projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with Staco Systems established policies and objectives. Directs the development of new products and improvement of existing products from concept through market availability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
three years of hands-on Engineering Management experience working directly within all levels of the department
Proven experience onboarding and training engineering staff regarding best practices and new methods
Experience performing engineering tasks if resources are not available
Experience interacting with customers regarding problem resolution, production descriptions, qualification definitions, etc.
Excellent technical skills
Knowledge of process related standards
Basic principles of electro-mechanical devices and assembly
Familiar with qualification requirements for Mil Standards
Analytical and strategic thinker with interpersonal skills
Knowledgeable with Project Management
Problem Solving/Analysis
Communication Proficiency
Leadership principles
Financial Management
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data entry products, such as keyboards, for integration projects

Responsibilities

Ensures best practice engineering methods and provides guidance for engineering initiatives.
Directs the use of technologies, components, materials, and tools that result in cost-effective and quality output.
Perform risk assessments and directs the organization on mitigation strategies
Assures effective implementation of Engineering, Product Development and Field Readiness processes.
Interface with Engineering, Sales, Quality Assurance and Production departments to gain insight into trends and opportunities across the company and industry
Assign projects for product development and improvement
Act as technical consultant to customers, attesting to the reliability of the product
Analyze designs to improve product quality and provide necessary revisions to designs to meet customer satisfaction, while maintaining competitiveness in the industry
Research concerns on company designs and manufacturing processes and provide recommendations and solutions
Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be used from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.
Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis.
Plans documentation system.
Cooperates with Operations to ensure highly capable and robust supply chain
Selects, develops, trains and supervises staff.
Develops, determines and implements policies, procedures and programs.
Selects correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvement for existing ones.
Working with the manufacturing, operations, and quality manager, reviews and monitors quality and process improvements and new product development.
Directs appropriate support for manufacturing and quality functions within the organization.